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Walnut Pesto Pasta prepared on a plate
Walnut Pesto with Pasta DinnerLight MealsMain DishesPastaValentinesVegetarian
May 23, 2024

Walnut Pesto with Pasta

If you are looking for a hearty twist on your typical pesto, you must try this Walnut Pesto with Pasta recipe.  It is a simple dish that brings big, unique flavor and texture.  Even if you wouldn't consider yourself a walnut or olive fan...you may just fall in love with this dish. Walnut Pesto with Pasta Ingredients The ingredient list is short for this recipe.  For the pesto, you will…
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Grilled chickenbreast on a platter with some other grilled vegetables and meat in the background
Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade 4th of JulyChickenDinnerKids FavoritesLight MealsMain DishesMarinadesOn the Grill
May 2, 2024

Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade

This is a favorite simple marinade for grilled chicken that is also versatile.  We love it for grilled chicken as a main course, in a salad, and even on a sandwich.  It evolved from experiments over the years, from ingredients in my kitchen. Often, when I do not have a set meal plan, but I have meat thawed and ready, making a simple marinade is my go-to.  It doesn't take…
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Chicken enchiladas prepared in an iron skillet garnished with cilantro
Iron Skillet Chicken Enchiladas ChickenCinco de MayoCold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsMain CoursesMain Dishes
April 25, 2024

Iron Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

This Iron Skillet Chicken Enchilada recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that we love.  It has a smokey rich flavor that is unique and that everyone in the family enjoys. Typically, we are both suckers for green sauce-style enchiladas.  Tomatillos all the way!  This love dates back to our college days, when we both fell for the creamy tomatillo-style enchiladas by frequenting Chuy's or the Hula Hut on Lake Austin. …
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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta prepared on a bed of pasta and garnished with parsley
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta ChickenDinnerMain CoursesMain DishesPastaSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
March 5, 2024

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

If you love Mediterranean flavors, this chicken pasta recipe will become a favorite.  This recipe uses fresh ingredients and is a light, delicious pasta dish, suitable for weeknight dinner or for guests. Adopted from our stepdad (Captain Ric), we have been making this dish for about 20 years.  It brings fond memories of family sailing trips in the Caribbean, as this recipe was always on the menu.  Light yet savory,…
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Beef Taco Bowls prepared over cilantro lime rice and black beans, garnished with lime wedges, avocado slices, cilantro, and sauteed orange and yellow bell peppers.
Beef Taco Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice Beef & SteakCinco de MayoDinnerKids FavoritesMain DishesSuperbowl
February 8, 2024

Beef Taco Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice

This beef taco bowl with cilantro lime rice is a family favorite and an easy weeknight meal.  The seasoned beef and slightly tangy rice pack great, complementary flavors into one yummy dish. Beef Taco Bowl Ingredients To make this bowl, for the seasoned beef, you will need:  1.5 lb of ground beef, to your desired leanness, one half of a white or yellow onion, one diced tomato, one beef bouillon cube,…
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2 pork carnitas tacos on a white plate
Pork Carnitas for Tacos Cinco de MayoCrock-PotDinnerMain DishesPorkSuperbowl
January 27, 2024

Pork Carnitas for Tacos

Pork carnitas tacos is a family favorite, as it is perfect for all seasons, large or small groups and leftovers! We love the flavorful, tender meat and the fresh taco toppings that are served with it.  Oh, and it's also super easy to make, which is a definite plus. For this carnitas recipe, we recommend using a 3-4 lb pork shoulder (or you could use pork "butt" which is considered…
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Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagne with a melty bubbling and browned top.
Spaghetti Squash Lasagne Cold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsLight MealsMain Dishes
November 10, 2023

Spaghetti Squash Lasagne

Looking for that cozy comfort food, but not all of the carbs and calories?  Check out this healthier delicious spaghetti squash lasagna option!  This recipe uses spaghetti squash instead of pasta, ground turkey instead of beef or sausage, and low-fat cottage cheese in place of ricotta cheese.   Truth be told, when I make this recipe it can be a selfish treat to eat something that feels like lasagna but is…
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Baked lasagne fresh out of the oven
Sausage & Mushroom Lasagne Cold Weather ComfysDinnerMain Dishes
November 10, 2023

Sausage & Mushroom Lasagne

This hearty and flavorful sausage and mushroom lasagne is one of our favorite comfort foods during fall and winter months.  The combination of the sausage, mushrooms, and red wine make such a delicious combination.  The meat and mushrooms absorb all of the red wine and the seasoning, and the flavor becomes embedded it into the finished product. One bonus of this lasagne recipe is that you do not have to…
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Ham & Brie Melt prepared on a brioche bun on a white plate, served with a side salad
Brie & Ham Melt DinnerLunchMain DishesPorkSandwiches
November 3, 2023

Brie & Ham Melt

What could be better than a Brie and ham sandwich????  A melted Brie and ham sandwich, of course.  If you are looking to add variety and flavor to your lunch options, this Brie and ham melt is an easy, delicious solution.  We often make these on weekend days at home or when we have visitors in town. Ingredient List The ingredients of this sandwich could be delicious wrapped up in…
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baked mushroom chicken fresh out of the oven
Mastain Family Mushroom Chicken ChickenCold Weather ComfysDinnerKids FavoritesMain Dishes
October 28, 2023

Mastain Family Mushroom Chicken

This Mushroom Chicken is a cherished recipe from my husband's family, originally created by his grandmother decades ago.  The coziest of comfort foods which has many fond memories of family gatherings surrounding it. So special, that for years has been the chosen Christmas Eve dinner in the Mastain family.  We love enjoying this creamy, tender chicken on any cold fall or winter day, and smelling it cook slowly in the…
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